Dance Professional / Dance Instructor

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® High Point is excited to be expanding our team of professional dance instructors. We are currently hiring Dance Instructors. If you have years of dance and/or dance instructor experience, you could have a successful future with us! If you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, and staying active, you will love a career with Fred Astaire!
 
As a high-energy, customer-focused instructor, you will conduct private and group dance classes throughout the week. Our Fred Astaire team helps students reach their personal dance goals through several avenues – from single event performances to a lifelong journey of dance learning and competition. You will have the unique opportunity to enhance people’s lives every day. You will meet and work closely with people from all walks of life which will give you a level of personal enrichment you could never experience in any other environment.
 
We maintain regular studio hours throughout the week; however, we host many events that take place on some weekday evenings and some weekends as well which you will need and want to attend with your students.
 
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® Enriching lives – physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance.
 
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 180 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students! We are global family, proudly honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire, and committed to pursuing excellence of life through dance. We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and for every BODY!
Students stay with Fred Astaire Dance Studios® for years because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care given and received at every location. Our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside our studio – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and FUN!
 
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® has something for everyone. We offer group and private lessons, choreographed wedding dances and preparation for the Big Day, opportunities to perform in beautiful venues, host local parties for dance practice and camaraderie. We host an average of 35 spectacular branded National, Inter-Regional and Regional Dance Competitions annually giving our students and professionals opportunities to compete in a variety of categories.
 
 
 
Requirements
Successful Dance Instructors:

• have extensive dance experience; variety of styles is an asset – ballroom dance experience preferred but not required
• have experience learning and creating choreography quickly
• are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and 100% passionate about dance
• have outstanding customer service skills
• committed to the work
• hold themselves accountable
• are unselfish team players
• eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement
• have a positive outlook
• establish exceptional physical fitness/endurance levels to perform this role successfully
• have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of all ages

 
Benefits

• As a Fred Astaire Certified Dance Instructor, you can expect us to provide:
• A high energy, fun-filled work environment
• A variety of activities to participate in and offer students including but not limited to group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions
• the best initial and ongoing professional ballroom and social dance training in the country
• a robust and well-established dance curriculum and program to teach the students.
• access to top-level coaches to help further your ballroom dance skills
• expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills
• professional advancement opportunities at all management levels including studio ownership!
• opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in both Pro and Pro-Am categories
• beautiful venues to perform with another professional and with your students
• travel opportunities

 
Compensation Plan Includes Multiple Components

• $18,000 salary for first year (includes paid training and certification fees)
• Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses
• Competition winnings

Benefits including: PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits
Position is Part-Time (Weekday Evenings), with some performance and events outside of studio hours.  One year contract, with opportunities to extend to Full-Time and on-going employment.
 
To Apply
Please email cover letter and CV/resume to highpoint@fredastaire.com.